When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

A wonderfully strange collection of 500+ stuffed frogs doing people things.

Split's smallest church, and one of its oldest, has been reconstructed inside the city's Roman walls.

The big toe of this towering monument to a Croatian national hero is worn from years of superstitious rubbing.

A full figure 4th century incorruptible saint lies in a glass coffin in Croatia.

An ancient knight and a symbol of the city's freedom.

Picturesque basketball courts sheltered by historical defensive walls and with an enviable sea view.

Gargoyle head that brings good luck.

Carefully reconstructed after the Bosnian War, this 16th-century bridge stands as a symbol of the country's enduring multicultural heritage.

Bridge that died in war and was resurected.

An apparition of Virgin Mary in Herzegovina.

There's a mini version of Iguazu Falls hidden in the Balkans, and it's got a rope swing.

Not far from where one of the most famous Swedes of all time is buried, an infamous man was put to rest.

The final resting place of the man whose name has become synonymous with greatness.

This unassuming alcove in London’s famous Tower Bridge once served to capture, store, and display dead bodies from the River Thames.

A discarded movie prop that was the original monolith for "2001: A Space Odyssey."

Scattered throughout London are ancient remnants of the city's former bounding wall.

A memorial for public executions that dates back to the 14th century.

A hidden treasure in London with a rich medieval history, and the resting place of many luminaries.

The barrel-made lookout from Shackleton's final ship is tucked away in the crypt of one of London's oldest churches.

These wire animal sculptures commemorate the exotic inhabitants that once called the Tower of London home.

Richard III supposedly disposed of his nephews' bodies here in an effort to seal his claim to the throne.

The ritual has been performed uninterrupted for nearly 700 years.

A mysterious suspended hand greets unsuspecting visitors at the Tower of London.